Local obituaries for Hyden, KY & Leslie County

Jun 8, 2021

Corbal Smith was born August 18, 1945, in Leslie County, Kentucky to the union of the late Woodard and Emily Collett Smith.  By occupation, Corbal was a coal miner on a strip job.  He had been a life-long resident of Leslie County and was residing at Asher, Kentucky at the time of his passing. Corbal was and avid fisherman...

Jun 8, 2021

Gary Maggard was born May 12, 1962, in Perry County, Kentucky to the union of Carl Maggard and the late Lois Maggard.  By occupation, Gary was a retired coal miner.  He had been a life-long resident of Leslie County and was residing at Wooton, KY at the time of his passing.  Gary was a member of the Hyden Church...

Jun 4, 2021

Lowell Chappell was born October 20, 1932, in Leslie County, Kentucky to the union of the late Al and Oma Nantz Chappell.  Lowell had been a life-long resident of Leslie County and was residing at Stinnett, Kentucky at the time of his passing.  By occupation, Lowell was a retired coal miner, employed by Whitaker Coal Company for more than...

May 30, 2021

John C. Gross age 66, of London, Kentucky , formerly of Leslie County, husband of Vickey Gross, passed away Sunday, May 30th at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. John was the son of the late Willard and Geneva Jackson Gross, born March 21, 1955 in Leslie County, Kentucky. He worked as a strip miner.  He ...

May 13, 2021

Clarence Howard was born March 27, 1942 in Hyden, Kentucky, a son of the late Robert “Bobby” Howard & the late Mary Farler Howard.  Clarence spent most of his life in Hyden, Kentucky and by occupation he was a former factory worker. Clarence was of the Church of Christ faith and was a member of the Stinnett Church of...

May 12, 2021

Joyce Allen Brock was born March 10, 1936 in Ary, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Mitchell & Margaret Combs Allen.  She was united in marriage to Lonnie Dale Brock on June 07, 1955 in Indiana.  Joyce was of the Baptist faith and was a talented piano player.  By occupation, Joyce was a registered nurse, retired from Mount Mary...

May 8, 2021

Lloyd Griffith, age 70 of Hyden, Kentucky passed away on Saturday at the Rockcastle Regional Hospital, Mt. Vernon, Kentucky. He was ther son of the late Millard and Bessie Coots. Lloyd enjoyed spending time with his son Ethan, working on cars, watching westerns on television.

Lloyd is preceded in death by his wife, Betty Griffith, parents, Millard...

May 5, 2021

Michael Carl Rice was born August 31, 1951 at home, in Saul, Kentucky to the union of the late Luther and Opal Gay Rice.  Michael spent his former years in Saul before moving to Indiana for work.  He worked as a Robotics engineer and Maintenance Supervisor for the Enkei America with more than 38 years of service upon retirement....

May 4, 2021

Jimmie Shepherd was born December 02, 1938 in Leslie County, Kentucky to the union of the late Wilson & Mary Lewis Shepherd.  Jimmie was united in marriage to Carolyn Hacker on March 09, 1963.  Jimmie was of the Pentecostal faith and had been a life-long resident of Leslie County.  By occupation, Jimmie was a retired coal miner, employed by...

May 3, 2021

Johnny Bruce Maggard was born July 12, 1960 in Hyden, Kentucky to Audrey Morgan Maggard and the late Benjamin Maggard.  Johnny was a Leslie County native and by occupation he worked as a truck driver and heavy equipment operator.  He was united in marriage to Shirley Green on April 12, 1980 at the Muncy Creek Baptist Church.  Johnny was...

Apr 16, 2021

Linda M. Fields was born July 11, 1955 in Richmond, Kentucky to the union of the late Pearl & Leona Howard Fields.  She loved dolls, as well as teddy bears and had a large collection.   Linda was a strong- willed person and stood steadfast in her faith.  She departed this walk of life on Friday, April 16, 2021 at...

Apr 16, 2021

Ernest Hensley, aged 87, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 16, 2021, at home surrounded by his family. Ernest leaves behind his loving and devoted wife of 66 years, Mershel Woods Hensley of East Bernstadt, KY, three beloved children, Yvonne Tudor (John) of East Bernstadt, KY, Calvin Hensley of Dayton, OH, and Elaine Hensley of Dayton, OH, and one...

Apr 9, 2021

Wilburn Partin, former long-time resident of Leslie County was born in Bell County on March 05, 1944 to the union of the late Leslie and Mable Partin.

He was united in marriage to Linda Collett on August 09, 1985.  By occupation, Wilburn was a retired truck driver, employed by Walmart.  He was of the Baptist faith and...

Apr 7, 2021

Laureen A. Kanyan – Reimer of Hyden, Kentucky was born My 26, 1955 in Ypsilanti, MI to the late Doris Aloma Jenkins.  Laureen had been a resident of Hyden, Kentucky for the past six years.  She was a United States Veteran and was of the Baptist faith.

She departed this walk of life on Wednesday, April 07,...

Apr 1, 2021

Cecil “Dood” Pace, a resident of Bledsoe, Kentucky was born December 31, 1934 in Harlan, Kentucky to the union of the late William “Bill” and Sarah Griffith Pace.  By occupation, Cecil “Dood” was a truck driver, and had served as a bus driver for the Harlan County School System.

He was a United States Veteran, having served...

Mar 28, 2021

Roy Howard of Hyden, Kentucky was born February 08, 1940 in Hyden, KY.  He was born to the union of the late Manuel and Mary Morgan Howard.  Roy was united in marriage to Jackie Keen on April 09, 1962 at Stinnett, KY.  Roy served as magistrate for the Leslie County Fiscal Court for 12 years and by...

Mar 27, 2021

John Hacker was born February 07, 1947 in Leslie County, Kentucky to the union of the late Henry and Emily Collett Hacker. He was a life-long resident of Leslie County and by occupation he worked as a coal miner on a strip job.  John was an avid hunter and fisherman.  He also enjoyed riding four-wheelers.  Above all, John cherished...

Mar 22, 2021

Makayla Diseree Venise Collett, 21, of Helton, KY was born in Hyden, Kentucky on August 16, 1999.  She was a daughter of Ricky Collett and Jennifer Marissa Nantz.  She was a former employee of Walmart.  She was a loving mother.  Makayla enjoyed drawing, painting and the outdoors.  Above all, she took great pride in being a mother to her...

Mar 18, 2021

Donny Harold Morgan was born September 08, 1943 in Hyden, Kentucky to the late Floice Morgan.  He was a life-long resident of Leslie County and was residing at Hoskinston, Kentucky at the time of his passing.  He was affiliated with the Central Presbyterian Church and by occupation, Donny was a retired computer factory worker.  Donny enjoyed art and especially...

Mar 15, 2021

On Monday, March 15, 2021 Thomas Callahan aka “Popeye” passed away at the age of 48 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.  He was born October 04, 1972 to the late Ray & Bessie Elkins Callahan.

Tommy had a passion for cars and motorcycles.  He was a self-employed mechanic.

Survivors include his...